Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are one of our favorite Paleo, Whole30, and keto recipes to make on a busy weeknight! Throw everything together in one skillet and these ground turkey lettuce wraps are ready in under 30 minutes!
Want a few other low-carb lettuce wraps recipes? You might also like these Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps as well as these Ground Chicken Thai Lettuce Wraps.
Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps = New Favorite Mexican Food!
Something shifted in me these last few years and now I cannot seem to get enough Mexican food!
Without fail, I normally enjoy at least one meal per day that has a Mexican flair.
Breakfast… Healthy Mexican Breakfast Casserole. Lunch… Instant Pot al Pastor Tacos. And dinner… these Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps!
Keto Recipes + Mexican Cuisine
While most Mexican food has been known to be laden with cheese and dripping with unhealthy grease, that doesn’t always have to be the case!
There are numerous Mexican dishes that actually do not have cheese in them at all.
The seasonings and spices give most dishes in this cuisine TONS of flavor, so it is really simple to come up with a variety of easy keto recipes to cook.
However, you do have to remember that corn is NOT allowed in ketogenic recipes. (So, unfortunately, corn tortillas are out of the question.)
Instead, you can wrap your favorite ground turkey taco filling in a cozy lettuce wrap and munch away!
Should I Serve these Ground Turkey Lettuce Wraps Hot or Cold?
My personal preference when serving these turkey taco lettuce wraps is to serve the meat mixture immediately when it comes out of the skillet.
Finish this Paleo lettuce wrap recipe off with your favorite toppings and serve while still warm.
Doing it this way will give you a wonderful contrast of cold, crisp, lettuce and a warm, comforting filling.
How Can You Evolve these Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps?
While these taco lettuce wraps are already gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, Whole30, Paleo and ketogenic, there are still a number of ways you can choose to switch up this ground turkey lettuce wrap recipe. Some of these include:
- Use medium or mild salsa depending on your desired spice level.
- Take your pick on the wrap by using either Romaine, Iceberg, or Butter lettuce.
- Top your taco lettuce wraps with whatever taco fixings you prefer! Pico de gallo, guacamole, and more salsa would be great additions.
Want more recipes like these Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps?
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Ground Chicken Thai Lettuce Wraps
Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps | Paleo, Whole30, Keto Recipe
Ground Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps are one of our favorite Paleo, Whole30, and keto recipes to make on a busy weeknight! Throw everything together in one skillet and these ground turkey lettuce wraps are ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup onion finely chopped, divided
- ½ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 lb. ground turkey 93/7
- 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup salsa mild or medium
- 8 Romaine lettuce leaves*
- 1 large avocado finely diced
- 1 cup tomatoes finely diced
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, bell pepper, and ½ cup onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until onions become translucent.
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Push vegetables to the side of the pan and add last tablespoon of olive oil and ground turkey. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until turkey is cooked through. Mix vegetables with ground turkey once fully cooked.
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Add taco seasoning and salsa, stir well, and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and let turkey taco mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes.
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When ready to serve, fill each lettuce cup up with equal amounts of ground turkey mixture and top with avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Bibb, butter, Boston, and iceberg lettuce will all work equally as well.
Brandy says
If I use ground beef instead is that still keto friendly?
London says
Yes, Brandy! Ground beef is totally keto-friendly 🙂
Shannon M Greenwood says
Where do you get the nutritional values? I put them into a calculator because I was omitting the red pepper and I can’t get it to anywhere near 293 calories
London says
Hi Shannon! Thank you so much for asking. It was originally calculated without the avocado (since it can be optional). I have updated the new nutritional values to reflect the avocado in there. Sorry for any confusion!!
Pat Tanaka says
Did I miss a step? You sauteed onions and bell pepper, put them to the side of the pan while you cooked the ground turkey… but never addressed them again…
Are you to incorporate the sauteed veggies with the turkey?
London says
Hi Pat! Sorry for any confusion. You mix them all together before serving. I will be sure to update the recipe to reflect this. Thanks for letting me know!
Catherine says
Ooooh yum! I love lettuce tacos!
London says
Yay, Catherine!! I do too 🙂 They’re so healthy and nourishing. Thanks for the comment!